Front Brake Kit for Volkswagen Beetle and Golf

DFC Friction part 4502-74096 combines GEOSPEC coated brake rotors with 5000 Advanced brake pads for front axle service on select Volkswagen applications. It is built for drivers replacing worn front brakes on Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, and Jetta models with an OE-style disc brake kit.

Key Features

• Front disc brake kit with rotors and pads in one package
• GEOSPEC coated rotors with a silver-gray corrosion-resistant finish
• Dry-processed rotors arrive ready to install without oil removal
• G3000/G11H18 cast iron rotor construction for OE-spec durability and stability
• Non-directional rotor finish for more even pad bed-in and smoother braking
• 100% inspected rotors with balance correction on vented units
• 5000 Advanced pads are post-cured and scorched for stable friction performance
• Premium rubber-steel-rubber shims help reduce noise, vibration, and harshness
• 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship

Product Details

Part number 4502-74096 is part of DFC Friction’s GEOSPEC Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads line, a complete brake service kit focused on consistent stopping performance and easier installation. The coated rotors are designed to resist rust better than conventional painted or zinc-coated finishes, while the pad compound is prepared to reduce initial break-in time and deliver stable friction from the first stop. This kit is a practical choice for Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, and Jetta front brake service where OE-style fit and predictable pedal feel matter.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front brake noise during stopping
• Rotor rust and surface corrosion
• Uneven pad bedding after brake service
• Brake vibration from worn or out-of-spec rotors
• Reduced stopping performance from worn pads

Installation Notes

• Compatible With 2000-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, front
• Compatible With 1999-2005 Volkswagen Golf, front
• Compatible With 2003-2006 Volkswagen Golf, front; solid rear rotors noted for these applications
• Compatible With 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, front; 288mm front rotors noted for these applications
• Compatible With 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, front; solid rear rotors noted for this application
• Compatible With 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, front; vehicle production date from 1/05 to 11/05; solid rear rotors noted for this application
• Compatible With 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, front; vehicle production date from 11/05
• Compatible With 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, front; vehicle production date from June 1999 with brake pad sensors

Before installation, confirm rotor size, production date, and rear brake configuration against the vehicle notes. Clean the hub mounting surface, inspect calipers and hardware condition, and follow proper pad bedding procedures after installation.

Quality Assurance

DFC GEOSPEC rotors are machined to tight tolerances, checked for critical dimensions, and inspected for balance and OE-spec compliance. The kit includes a 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Part number 4502-74096 is engineered for front brake service on select Volkswagen models with consistent fitment and finish.